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No injuries were reported in the fire. The cause is under investigation.

There are 74 men living in the house. There was no immediate word how many were inside when the fire started.

John Lee lives on the third floor and explained the layout.

"We have a common room connected to a sleeping dorm, a bathroom, then another sleeping dorm connected to that," he said. He said it's an area where four men live.

It appeared the damage was limited enough that residents could go back into the house while repairs were made. Only the four men living in that part of the house will have to relocate, university officials said.

During the fire, other members of the KU Greek community offered help.

"They've offered us assistance, whether it be refreshments, food or anything else we need, they've been very gracious and we're very thankful," said Luke Thompson of Sigma Chi.

Two years ago last week, another fire at the house caused an estimated $150,000 in damage. That fire was ruled an accident and linked to construction work on the building's exterior.